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How Does Megan Washington Tricks Her Brain
Megan Washington, is a valiant women from Australia who since childhood she has had a stutter but through all the struggle of her speech impediment she found her voice through singing. Megan discusses her fear of not just public speaking but speaking to others in general. One thing I found captivating about Megan, is how she tricks her brain by saying rewording something so she does not stutter.
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